Innovatus Law 創拓國際法律事務所

28/05/2026

Jamie J. Yang, Partner:
On May 21 and 22 2026, Taiwan's Keelung District Prosecutors' Office executed search warrants across twelve locations, detaining three suspects in what it described as Taiwan's first formal criminal crackdown on the illegal export of AI servers to China. The hardware in question: approximately fifty Supermicro servers equipped with advanced NVIDIA chips, valued at over US$15 million, allegedly bound for China via Northeast Asia and Hong Kong and Macau under falsified shipping documents.

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On May 21 and 22 2026, Taiwan's Keelung District Prosecutors' Office executed search warrants across twelve locations, detaining three suspects in what it described as Taiwan's first formal criminal crackdown on the illegal export of AI servers to China. The hardware in question: approximately fifty...

26/05/2026

創拓法律成功為泰國知名男星羅杰夫（Jeff Satur）取得定暫時狀態假處分裁定，成功暫緩爭議影集《宇宙麵包店》於OTT平台全球同步播出。

⚖️ 裁定要點：
法院裁定，聲請人於供擔保後，相對人不得繼續公開播送《宇宙麵包店》影集，亦不得使用含Jeff Satur肖像及藝名之相關宣傳素材。法院並認為，本件涉及全球同步串流播送，一旦上架可能造成難以回復之人格權侵害，因此有即時保全必要。

📋 案件概要：
本件涉及韓國影集跨境授權爭議。聲請人主張，未簽署正式演出合約且合作關係已終止，但相關影音平台公司仍持續以其肖像及藝名進行全球OTT播送及宣傳。

🤝 跨境法律服務：
本件由創拓法律與PDLegal Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd.跨境合作完成，涵蓋台灣、韓國及泰國之影視授權及OTT爭議，並於兩週內完成聲請並成功取得裁定。

💼 產業意義：
本件為台灣首件成功使OTT平台暫停播出爭議影集之案例，凸顯全球串流時代下，演員肖像權、人格權及跨境內容授權合規的重要性。

💡 案件後續發展：
本件裁定後，當事人與韓國製作方進一步達成和解，聲請人未再進行後續擔保程序，達成雙贏局面。

創拓法律成功為泰國知名男星羅杰夫（Jeff Satur）取得定暫時狀態假處分裁定，成功暫緩爭議影集《宇宙麵包店》於OTT平台全球同步播出。

20/05/2026

楊芝青合夥律師：
馬斯克（Elon Musk）針對 OpenAI 提起的訴訟，在 2026/5/19 以陪審團裁決告終。然而，陪審團始終未觸及案件最核心的問題——OpenAI 是否真的背叛了其創立時「以人類福祉為優先」的非營利使命。裁決的關鍵，落在了一個乍看之下像是「程序瑕疵」的問題上：馬斯克提告，是不是太晚了？
#馬斯克 、 #訴訟時效 #消滅時效 #時效起算 #人工智慧 ​ #非營利使命 #陪審團 #結辯 #聲請駁回、 #商業化轉向 #微軟投資

馬斯克（Elon Musk）針對 OpenAI 提起的訴訟，在 2026/5/19 以陪審團裁決告終。然而，陪審團始終未觸及案件最核心的問題——OpenAI 是否真的背叛了其創立時「以人類福祉為優先」的非營利使命。裁決的關鍵，落在了一個乍看之下像....

19/05/2026

Jenny Liao:
This article examines a common but often overlooked labor issue in Taiwan’s large-scale construction projects: whether local workers hired under fixed-term contracts are entitled to severance when their contracts are not renewed. International contractors often rely on local HR consultants, but overly cautious advice can create substantial costs when applied across a large workforce. Under Article 9 of Taiwan’s Labor Standards Act, fixed-term contracts may in some cases be deemed non-fixed term contracts. However, Paragraph 3 excludes fixed-term contracts for specific or seasonal work from that conversion rule. Based on Taiwan court practice, repeated renewals, a project not being fully completed, or the absence of approval and record for work lasting more than one year do not necessarily convert specific work contracts into non-fixed term contracts. For international contractors, the key is to clearly define the work objective, contract term, and hiring purpose from the outset.

This article examines a common but often overlooked labor issue in Taiwan’s large-scale construction projects: whether local workers hired under fixed-term contracts are entitled to severance when their contracts are not renewed. International contractors often rely on local HR consultants, but ov...

14/05/2026

Eve Y. Tsai, Of Counsel:
Long-term construction contracts allocate risk at signing. They cannot anticipate what happens over three to five years of ex*****on. Article 227-2 of Taiwan's Civil Code, the Doctrine of Change of Circumstances, exists precisely for that gap. This article examines how the doctrine works in practice for international EPC contractors operating in Taiwan: when it applies, when it fails, how courts calculate the award, and what limitation periods govern the claim. The analysis covers the doctrine's three-element test, its interaction with fixed lump sum and exclusion clauses, the calculation methods, and the practices that may be worth building into the project from the start before any dispute arises.
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Long-term construction contracts allocate risk at signing. They cannot anticipate what happens over three to five years of ex*****on. Article 227-2 of Taiwan's Civil Code, the Doctrine of Change of Circumstances, exists precisely for that gap. This article examines how the doctrine works in practice...

12/05/2026

Regional Licensing and the Distributor Trademark Trap: https://reurl.cc/vE85No

Jamie J. Yang and Rose Wang:
Foreign brand owners entering Taiwan sometimes allow local distributors to register trademarks under the distributor's name—a shortcut especially common in gaming, where the local partner's role extends well beyond distribution. The license agreement preserves the brand owner's IP rights on paper and obligates transfer on exit. But when the relationship sours, that contractual right proves no match for registered ownership, and the ex-distributor can turn the marks into litigation weapons. The cleanest solution is more accessible than foreign companies often assume: hold the Taiwan registration directly from day one.

05/05/2026

Derek T.C. Sun, Managing Partner:

Taiwan's construction market is entering a period of accelerated growth, driven by AI-related infrastructure including new fabs, data centers, and corporate campuses such as Nvidia Constellation in Taipei. International EPC contractors and engineering consultants are increasingly entering the market for the first time, often under contracts that combine ICC arbitration with Taiwan governing law, the standard pattern in major infrastructure procurement.

This article, the first in a series written for international contractors approaching Taiwan, sets out the roadmap of contractor-versus-owner disputes under Taiwan civil law. Every dispute reduces to two demands: more time and more money. The article maps three legal pathways for extension of time, the Force Majeure trap that surrenders monetary claims, the distinction between price claims and damage claims, the implied change order doctrine that recovers acceleration costs, and the principle of change of circumstance against fixed-price clauses.

The most important warning is about timing. Taiwan's statutes of limitation are unusually short, mandatory, and cannot be extended by contract. The contractor's most expensive mistake is rarely substantive. It is about when, not whether, to act.

Taiwan's construction market is entering a period of accelerated growth, driven by AI-related infrastructure including new fabs, data centers, and corporate campuses such as Nvidia Conste...

04/05/2026

楊芝青合夥律師：
2025年4月27日，智慧財產及商業法院就台積電營業秘密案作出第一審判決。四名前台積電工程師因違反國家安全法及營業秘密法，分別獲判10年、6年、3年、2年有期徒刑。本文著重於被告公司責任的分析。
#國安法 #法人刑事責任 #兩罰 #營業祕密法 #國家核心關鍵技術 #台積電 #東京威力科創

2025年4月27日，智慧財產及商業法院就台積電營業秘密案作出第一審判決。四名前台積電工程師因違反國家安全法及營業秘密法，分別獲判10年、6年、3年、2年有期徒刑。本文著重於被告公司責任的分析。

27/04/2026

Beyond the Trade Secrets Act: Taiwan's National Security Law and the Expanding Corporate Liability Landscape for Technology Companies: https://reurl.cc/bdNnl6

Jamie J. Yang, Partner:
The April 27 conviction in the TSMC/Tokyo Electron trade secret case has drawn significant attention. Less noticed is the parallel corporate prosecution: Tokyo Electron faces four counts of criminal liability under both Taiwan's Trade Secrets Act and National Security Act, with fines of up to NT$120 million sought.

21/04/2026

Trade Secret Protective Orders in Taiwan: Key Differences from U.S. Federal Practice: https://reurl.cc/Emg9Ln

Jamie J. Yang, Partner:
Taiwan's mechanism for protecting trade secrets in litigation is powerful but unforgiving. Unlike U.S. federal practice, where courts retain broad discretion and inadvertent disclosure can be addressed after the fact, Taiwan's protective order system operates within a hard statutory limit: protection must be secured before documents enter the record. This article compares Taiwan's framework under the IP Case Adjudication Act with U.S. federal practice under FRCP 26(c), with practical guidance for foreign counsel.

#秘密保持命令